Reminders…

Win a Free copy of Writers Workshop Of Horror

LIVE Chat with me on Facebook

Updates…

Simply put – there will be none during this weekend.  I’m in Toledo, Ohio, for the next few days to partake in my sister’s wedding on Saturday.

I’ll have some news/updates for you on either Sunday or Monday evening.

Until then…spend some time cruising the site…you’re bound to find, er, read something you enjoy!

Until next time…

LIVE Chat #2 Scheduled

Back on September 2nd I held my first LIVE Chat on Facebook.  Now it’s time to do it all again.

Like last time, it will work like this.  If you’re not already one of my friends on Facebook (or don’t even have an account yet – in which case you really need to get with the times and sign up), you would add me.   Next, you would go to my Facebook Fan Club page (which was set up by a great fan in the UK) and Join the Group.  My regular page is a great place to read the daily ins and outs of my life and the fan club page, well, that’s just plain cool!

After you have added me as a friend on my regular Facebook page, you then come online on Wednesday, November 11th @ 8:00pm.  I will make a Wall Post at that time when the ‘chat lines are open’ and you can begin to ask me whatever questions (writing related or not) you would like to know.  I will do my best to answer each and every question to the best of my abilities.  As far as how long the chat lasts, that either depends on when you get tired of reading what I’ve gotta say or I’ve had one beer too many and I say the hell with it…

Hope to see both returning and new faces on both of my pages and to talk with a bunch of you on Nov. 11th at 8:00!  I’ll be posting a reminder on this site and both of my pages a day or two before the event.

Cake Batter – Update

If you follow me on Facebook, you’ll know I spent a few hours today on set of the filming of my short story, ’Cake Batter’, which has been adapted into a short film.

I got to meet the actress that is playing one of the three roles, talked with two of the people shooting the film and did my interview for the features section of the soon-to-come DVD.  While the film is technically still in Production (they are finishing up the few last shots), it is also being edited and put together at the same time.  The total run time of the short film will be around 25 minutes in length.

I had a great time today and am very excited to see the finished product (got to see some of what they have already shot and it looks amazing!) and for it to come out on DVD so all of you can buy and enjoy it as well!

More to come as things develop.

Happy Hallows Eve

There are many different urban legends where Halloween (or Hallows Eve) came from.  Some say that the idea of Halloween has satanic roots while others simply think the idea behind the day/night is for little kids to get dressed up and go in search of sugar filled treats.

But, if you want to know the real history behind this great day, check this stuff out, provided by History.com.

Win a Free Copy of Writers Workshop Of Horror

I mentioned awhile back about pre-ordering your own copy of Writers Workshop Of Horror, edited by Michael Knost and published by Woodland Press.  Since that time the book has been released and become an overnight sensation for readers and writers alike who love the horror genre.  The book has been praised by; Rue Morgue Magazine, Fangoria Magazine, Horror World, countless fans, writers and many many others.   You can view the entire list of contributors and what the book is all about by visiting the book’s site linked above.

Because this is such an important book for beginning and existing horror (and every other genre) writers and fans, my good friend, Keith Davis, CEO of Woodland Press, has generously donated a few copies of this book to use for a contest on this site.

How To Win:

Send an email to me (ty_schwamberger@yahoo.com) with a subject line of ‘Writers Workshop Of Horror Contest’ and include your full name and mailing address (you must provide this in your entry or it will be thrown out).  Only one entry per person per household.  Contest runs from 10/27/09 – 11/27/09.  Winner will be notified via email on or shortly after 11/29/09 and announced on this site, as well.  Note:  This is for one copy of the book.  The other copy will be given away in a contest at a later date.

Good Luck and remember to check out all the other great titles offered by Woodland Press when you visit their website!!

Book Review Published

My latest book review for Withersin Magazine – Dragging Wings by Jennifer Caress has been published.

Click here to read the review on this collection of paranormal short stories.

A Tribute To Richard Laymon

As many of you know, Richard Laymon is, was, and always will be my favorite horror author.  That’s not to say I don’t have quite a few authors I really enjoy and are friends with, but Laymon’s stuff is what first inspired me to start writing my own scary stuff.  Many of you have even commented to me that my writing is similiar to his and even though that is an honor to hear, I can only hope to be as well respected and prolific as he.

Having said all that, I was recently cruising YouTube (where you can also watch the book trailer to Night School) and found this tribute video to Laymon.  I thought it was interesting and well done and wanted to share it with you here as well.

Click here to check out the video.

Thank You, Heidelberg!

I big thank you to Gail Roberts and the entire Heidelberg University Bookstore for ordering a large supply of Night School and inviting me to come in for a signing earlier today.  It was a pleasure to meet everyone that stopped by the table and to reminisce about the years 1996 – 2000 when I was a student there.  The campus has changed alot, but my feelings for the place will always be the same.

Again, Thank You!

Last Chance for Night School Hardcovers

The publishing world has been hit as hard, if not worse, as every other business during this rough time in our economy.  Because of this, and this alone, the Hardcover version of Night School will be discontinued as of Sunday, October 25th (the Softcover will of course remain in print and available wherever books are sold). 

This will be your last chance, besides in the aftermarket, to pick up a new copy of my first horror novel.  So, if you’ve been wanting to pick up the Hardcover version, I would suggest following the below link and placing your order today.  The Hardcover version should not only become a collector’s item because it is my first novel, but also because of the limited print run.

The only place the Hardcover version is available is through my publisher.  Once you’re on the page, scroll to the bottom and type in my name, ‘Ty Schwamberger’  and select the second book you see on the page.